SSC002:
Fire starting has to be my favorite skill to practice. While there are so many ways to get a blaze going, the aftermath is always so enjoyable. There's no better way to end a long day of work than a cold drink by a hot fire.
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This is a skillset I am always working on developing and advancing. From learning different ways to build fires to fit specific needs like burning brush, cooking, or slowly providing heat and learning to effectively start fires using different methods like ferro rods and bow drills.
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But, something I'll always have to add as a disclaimer to talking about my love for fire building, learning to start a fire is far less important than learning to control one. From how you prepare your site for a fire, the way you structure your wood, the speed at which you feed your fire, and learning to read the wind and environment around you. Billions of dollars in damage and dozens of lives are lost every year from wildfires that resulted from someone either not controlling or failing to properly extinguish their fires. So, practice in a controlled environment before you try it in the wild.
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These are all things I plan on exploring and practicing on this feed, building fires in different environments and for different purposes, there will be no shortage of flames around here!

SSC001: .
Finally getting up and running!
Super excited to share this journey with you all as I work to provide a valuable resource of knowledge and supplies to help others chase their own journeys into the wilderness.
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This feed is going to feature a lot of content related to outdoor adventures. Whether you're trekking the Appalachian trail or just doing some work on your own property, I'll be talking about tools, gear, apparel, and skills to hopefully help you along the way!
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This is going to be a learning experience for me as well! I've spent a lot of time in the woods throughout my life, but I still have a long list of bushcraft skills to practice and perfect.
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I hope you enjoy this journey, and I hope I can connect with as many of you as possible to hear about your own adventures!